Spec- Loader Snow Plowing 2026-27.pdf
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- 2026-27 Snow Plowing and Snow Removal on Town Streets, Parking Lots and School Access Walks
- Solicitation number
- 146682
- Issued by
- Hartford County, Connecticut
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This specification document outlines requirements for loader snow plowing services for the 2026-27 contract year in Connecticut. The scope of work covers snow plowing and snow removal operations on town streets, parking lots, and school access walks. The contractor will be responsible for operating loader equipment to clear snow and ice from designated areas, maintaining accessibility and safety during winter weather events. The specification establishes operational standards, equipment requirements, and performance expectations for snow removal activities throughout the contract period.
The document details equipment specifications for the loader used in snow plowing operations, including requirements for size, capacity, blade configuration, and operational capabilities necessary to effectively clear roadways and parking areas. Pricing and payment terms are tied to performance metrics and service calls rather than a fixed rate, with compensation based on actual snow removal events and hours of operation. The contract requires compliance with town standards for snow depth thresholds and response times, with the contractor expected to maintain equipment in proper working condition and provide qualified operators. Any incumbent contractor information, specific pricing structures, and funding allocations would be identified in the associated contract opportunity documentation and budget authorizations.
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Town of Southington Highway/Parks Department
David A. Lapreay Brandon Petito
Superintendent of Assistant Superintendent of
Highway, Parks & Recreation Highway
Deputy Tree Warden
DJ Voisine 1 Della Bitta Drive
Assistant Superintendent of Plantsville, CT 06479
Parks & Recreation 860-276-9430
Tree Warden www.southington.org
SPECIFICATIONS FOR
SNOW PLOWING- LOADERS WITH PLOW
ON TOWN STREETS
The contract period will be from November 10, 2026 – April 30, 2027. All equipment shall be ready for use by November 10, 2026.
1. Equipment shall be equipped so as to be capable of plowing under all storm conditions, shall be equipped with chains, and shall have a rating of at least 33,000 GVW or as staff sees fit.
2. Plows must be 4-way and shall have a moldboard no smaller than 10’ x 30”
3. The cost of equipment mentioned above includes operators who must be qualified, reliable, properly licensed, and must have some general knowledge of the Town of Southington streets.
4. All vehicles and equipment shall be properly registered to be operated on a public road, have a valid Federal DOT inspection certificate if applicable, and proper license plates shall be affixed to all vehicles and equipment.
5. All equipment shall be in good running condition.
6. If the low bidder is unable to supply equipment at any time, the Town will go to the second or succeeding bidders on the list.
7. Bidders do not have to bid on all items.
8. The Town reserves the right to use bids as much or as little as needed and to inspect loaders, plows, and equipment to be used.
9. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept and use the bids which it deems to be in the best interest of the Town. The Town reserves the right to reject bidders based on past performance.
10. Bidders must comply with all requirements of the Civil Rights Act.
11. Proof of insurance must be provided prior to the start of work. The Certificate of
Insurance shall name the Town of Southington as a second insured and state at least the following minimum limits:
$1,000,000 General Liability $1,000,000 Automobile Liability and the State of Connecticut statutory minimum for Workers’ Compensation coverage.
12. Contractors shall guarantee that claims for snow plowing damage, etc. will be turned over expeditiously to their insurance company.
13. Failure to process claims in a timely fashion and to keep the Town
Manager’s Office informed will result in the termination of the contractor by the Town of Southington.
14. All bidders shall furnish to the town of Southington business, home, cell, and pager telephone numbers to be used for the purpose of storm call-ins.
15. All bidder’s drivers are required to have a cellular telephone and furnish the number to the Town of Southington for the purpose of maintaining communication with all trucks during a storm event.
16. All invoices must be submitted within ten (10) days after each snow storm.
17. All Contractors will be required to report to the Southington Town
Highway/Parks Department on DellaBitta Drive before and after each snow storm for which they are called in to punch in and out on time cards.
18. Equipment and personnel must be available within two (2) hours of being called.
19. Bidders must provide a copy of their Declaration of Personal Property filed with the Town of Southington or the town in which they filed with.
*The Town reserves the right to utilize GPS capabilities to monitor contractor activities*
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